God the Grand (e): Chapter eleven!

Grim Reaper: We don't own it!

Gandalf: Onward!

I made up my mind about what to do. I'm going to ask him out… once he gets here of course. My head, and palms are sweating like crazy; it's the first time I think I've been in true terror…

I fidget a little on the checkered blanket I'm sitting on. Gah, this is so humiliating. Seto had this 'great idea' of how to ask Ryou out. Invite him to a 'romantic' picnic, just the two of us. Seto pretty much forced me into it, or I'd never had done this. I sigh. Seto said he'd be here by now.

"Seto, he's not coming!" I call. Seto's head pops out of the grass and he scowls.

"Shhh! He'll hear us! He's not supposed to know we're here! He'll be here, don't worry!" He hisses before ducking back in the bushes. I snicker at the fact that he has foliage trapped in his brunette mane.

I turn my head, hearing footsteps coming from a near path. Out came my Ryou, dressed in his usual t-shirt and jeans, smiling worriedly.

"Oh, he, hey Bakura…" He trails off, staring at my questionably. I give him a reassuring smile and motion for him to come closer.

"Come on Ryou, sit with me." I say, grinning. He looks at me strangely, and does as commanded.

"Bakura, why are you on a picnic?" He asks, blushing a bit as I take his hand.

"Is that sunburn Ryou?" I tease, "You really should wear more sunscreen."

"Uh… yeah… so where is everyone?" He asked, shifting a little. I smile and draw circles on his hand.

"Gone, it's just you and me today." I state, looking deep into his emerald eyes.

"But, but Seto-" I put a finger to his lips.

"Shhh. If you talk, you can't hear the wind." I say stupidly. The wind? Come on… He bites his lip.

"Uh, Bakura, why are we out here… alone?" He asks, sounding so sweet, all confused.

"Because I want us to be. Sandwich?" I offer, handing him one.

"Uh, sure…" He trails off biting into it.

"No offense Bakura, it's just a little weird I suppose… Seto invited me after all, yet he isn't here, and you're acting really strange." He says worriedly.

"Love will do that." I reply, zoning out.

"Bakura?"

"………" I sigh and crawl over to him, so that my face is right in front of his.

"Ryou, I want you." I muse. He blinks.

"WHAT?!?"

"Ryou, I, I like you… as more than a friend. So, will you be with me?" He blinks again, and grins wildly, hugging me.

"Yes, of course I will!" He exclaims. I laugh and hold him, caressing his back.

"Wait, Bakura… why do you want to date me?" He asks, pulling himself up.

"Because Ryou, you're sweet, nice, intelligent, and one of the coolest people I've ever met, while still being a bad thief." I say smiling.

"So, it's not because anyone told you anything?" He asks. I shake my head.

"Ryou, I asked you out because I wanted you, not because of what our friend-things say." I proclaim, settling a hand by his waist.

"It, it was sweet of you, to ask me on a picnic you know… I figured after last night, you'd probably never talk to me…" He said, glancing down shyly. I tilt his head up and smile.

"No, it just confused me even more… but in way, I guess it kind of helped me too. Whatever though, it still got me to you." I counter. His smile widens, his eyes creasing. He tightens his grip on me, cuddling himself into my chest.

"I'm so happy to be yours." He whispers, clutching his hands into my shirt. I rub his back soothingly and grin to myself. Joey pops out of the bushes and gives me a thumbs up, grinning. He dives back down as Ryou comes up.

I blink and move my hand up, resting it on his shoulder. He peers down, then looks at me again, eyes half-lidded.

"So cute…" I trail off, closing the distance between us. He gasps as I press my lips to his own, they're as soft and supple as I imagined. I shoot my hand up and caress his cheek, kissing him deeper, tasting his sweet skin. He makes a mewling noise as I pull away.

My eyes flutter open, and I stare in horror as the forms of ten or so people make themselves apparent. Cheering starts and Ryou turns around, gasping.

"Oh my god!" He exclaims, throwing his hands over his mouth, flustered. He's as red as a tomato, but still a very adorable, green-eyed one.

"Finally!" Seto hollers, grinning. I tug Ryou closer to me, and nuzzle my head in his hair, laughing.

"Wow, Ryou's gonna get some tonight!" Duke shouts, running over to us. I know Ryou is probably ten shades darker now. He lifts his head up, still smiling through all of it.

"Aw, don't they make such a cute couple?" Yugi coos, holding Yami close.

"God Ryou, don't even say 'hi'!" Tea jokes, beaming.

"He was too busy having tongue shoved down his throat by Bakura!" Mai chortles, grinning alike.

"Haha, very funny you guys." Ryou says, jolting his head around and glaring at them.

"Hey Seto, I think Bakura's boner is getting to his head, he's speechless for once!" Duke humors, throwing an arm around his blue-eyed friend. Ryou hides his face on my shoulder.

"I can't believe they did this." He mumbles into my shirt.

"It's the price you pay for getting a little help from friends." I reply, sighing.

"Well you two have fun; I have some annoying kids waiting for me at my house." Seto says, running off with a sigh. Duke follows and gives me a wink, and a thumbs up.

"Yeah, don't forget to hit that shit Bakura!" Mai jokes walking off and pulling Joey along with her.

"Have fun guys!" Tea says, as her and Serenidy walk off with Yugi, Tristan, and Yami who shout out goodbyes.

"Bye you cock suckers!" I holler, waving a hand. Ryou lifts his head up, a pale pink residing his cheeks once more.

"That was so humiliating." He says in an embarrassed tone.

"Yeah, but at least they left us alone." I say, trying to look on the bright side. He smiles and nods.

"So, what else did you pack for lunch besides sandwiches?" Ryou asks, scooting off me and taking a spot next to me. I reach over to the picnic basket and dig inside it, grabbing it's contents. Strawberries, melted chocolate in a Tupperware dish, pudding cups, whipped cream, apples, napkins, mints, and… a condom. Cute Seto, real cute.

"Bakura… why do you have a condom?" Ryou questions eyeing me worriedly. He runs his graceful fingers over the silver package.

"Ugh, it was Seto, he packed this stuff." I state, shaking my head.

"Oh, good, I'm glad… I didn't want you know, you to… to think things." He said quietly, blushing again.

"And what would I think Ry?" I say, grinning. I love embarrassing him! It's all too easy!

"You know, don't make me say it!" He cries out. I snicker and ruffle his hair.

"It's going to be a white wedding for you, no?"

"BAKURA!" He throws the strawberries at me, aiming for my head. Luckily, I dodge.

"Hah, you missed!" He huffs, and puffs, throwing an apple at me, managing to make apiece split.

"Ow… apples are harder than a few strawberries you know…" He giggles, and hugs me.

"Sorry Bakura!" He says, laughing into my shoulder. I smile and encircle my arms around his frail waist, enjoying the feeling of having him close.

"It's ok, but you better repay me brat." I tease. He draws his head up and blinks, smiling.

"How would I do that?" He chirps. I nuzzle my nose to his, grinning dazedly, staring into his grassy orbs.

"Well, you could always feed me." I suggest, keeping my cocky grin. He giggles.

"Feed you?" He asks quietly, looking down. I nod, rubbing my nose against his. He retreats and picks up the chocolate and the strawberries, opening the chocolate and dipping a juicy strawberry in, covering it.

"Open up." He says, lifting his chocolate covered fingers that hold a strawberry to my mouth. I do as told as he listlessly placed the strawberry in my mouth, retreating his fingers. I chewed it up, savoring it's sweet taste. He licked his fingers cutely, thoroughly enjoying the chocolate on them, turning me on. Of course, he couldn't have all the fun, so I followed his suit, dipping a strawberry in the chocolate, and placing it on his lips.

"Open." I whispered. He blushed and did as told, closing his eyes as the strawberry was set in his mouth, my fingers brushing his soft lips. I heard a soft mewl escape him as he licked his lips. I parted my lips, staring lustfully at the boy only a hand's reach away.

"What Bakura is something wrong?" He asked, tilting his head in bewilderment.

"No, everything's perfect." I replied, moving closer to him again. He closed his eyes, knowing what was coming. I reached my hand out, cupping his chin, as I pulled in for a short kiss, brushing my lips against his, sighing softly as our lips touched. I shivered as his hands wrapped around my neck, holding on to me tight as I deepened the kiss, flicking my tongue across his thin lips, begging for entrance. He moaned, separating his lips, just big enough for tongue to glide in, picking up traces of leftover chocolate. Ryou's tongue brushed against mine desperately, a strangled moan escaping him as he did so. I drew him in closer, clawing into his t-shirt as my tongue explored his mouth.

He gasped as he pulled away for air, panting, cheeks flushed.

"We need to do that more often." I mused, running a sweaty hand through my tangled locks. He smiled and threw another strawberry at me. I caught it with my hand, eating it.

"You know you liked it weirdo." I chimed, tugging him closer.

"I'd be lying if I said it was terrible." He said, peering up at me. I shrugged and lied down, taking him with me.

"It was better than Mayberry, right?" Hey, I had to know…

He laid his head on my chest, one arm around my side, the other playing with the grass.

"Much better… you're much better." He mused in a quiet tone.

"Good to hear." I replied, soothingly caressing his back. He nodded into my chest.

"I, I hope we're together… for a long time." Ryou whispered hesitantly.

"Me too." I countered, looking up at the clouds.

"You know that one kind of looks like an ostrich."

Ryou giggled softly as the small pup chewed playfully on the throw blanket Ryou was dragging around as he and his new boyfriend walked across the grass to a particular spot.

"I'm so glad it's clear out tonight." Ryou said as he looked up to the starry sky, smiling slightly.

"Yeah, good night for the stars." Bakura countered, taking the blanket from Ryou, and spreading it out. The two lay down next to each other, Bakura rolling on his side and wrapping an arm around Ryou. Ryou smiled and did the same, burying his head in Bakura's chest. The puppy made whining sounds, the other Ryou wanted attention too.

"Come here Ryou!" Ryou cooed, causing the puppy to come chasing over. He licked Bakura, and Ryou's face, causing them both to laugh. The puppy then plopped down in the small gap between them.

"Aw, look Ry, we even have a kid!" Bakura joked, pointing at the sleeping puppy.

"Wow Bakura, you never told me you were a hermie!" Ryou chortled, grinning. Bakura shook his head.

"So Bakura, how did you actually manage to not have everyone come down here too?" Ryou asked, eyeing his boyfriend.

"They actually told me to bring you down here… Seto's idea." Bakura mumbled.

"Oh, well I still think it's cute." Ryou said, turning over on his back to look up at the darkened sky. Bakura squirmed over and placed a kiss on Ryou's cheek, before turning on his backside also. Bakura squinted his jagged eyes and stared up at the crescent moon, glowing brightly.

"Kura, you see that right there? The five or six stars that are some what shaped like a spoon?" Ryou asked, tilting his head to look at the teen next to him. Bakura strained his eyes, searching the skies.

"OH! Those ones?" He asked, pointing to a line of stars.

"Yes, that's the big dipper!" Ryou answered happily.

"Oh… wonder why it was called that." Bakura stated, peering at the constellation.

"I don't know, all I know is it's the only constellation I know how to find." Ryou informed, rolling on his side again.

"You know Ryou, the stars; they remind me of your eyes." Bakura said, switching to his side, too.

"How so?"

"Well, the stars are big, so are your eyes… they sparkle, which your eyes do, they mesmerize people, loosing themselves in the depths. Your eyes, they do that. They're beautiful Ryou…" Bakura trailed off, feeling the heat rushing to his face.

"I always thought they were kind of ugly." Ryou admitted. Bakura shook his head and reached a hand up, whisking the hair out of Ryou's face.

"Never ugly… Ryou, you could never get ugly." He said staring longingly.

"Bakura?"

"Yeah?"

"I'm so glad I'm with you." Ryou whispered, taking Bakura's hand in his. Bakura smiled and reached out, pulling Ryou close again, loosing himself in the boy's scent. Ryou giggled as Bakura's nose trailed across his cheek, tickling his skin.

"My loser." Ryou whispered, running his hands through Bakura's hair.

"All yours." Bakura replied, closing his eyes, and sighing contently. Ryou did the same.

"Kura, do, do you think we'll be together for a while?" Ryou asked in a worried tone. Bakura smiled, cracking his eyes open and kissed the tip of Ryou's nose.

"Only time will tell." Bakura hoped they would be together forever, but was not about to say it. After all, it was only their first day of officially being a couple. It already felt like heaven though, all too perfect.

He opened his eyes and glanced down to the resting boy in his arms. He was perfect, the way the moon shown on his pale skin, those long, flirtatious eyelashes that curled out… The sweet voice that rang from those thin, soft lips… Bakura was head over heels crazy for Ryou, and he knew, in that minute, he'd always be.

He traced Ryou's face with an index finger, etching the picture in his mind. His true love, his white haired country boy, his Ryou. He didn't understand how he could have such strong feelings for the youth in his arms, but then again love is a very strange thing. He didn't understand love, but whatever it was, he wanted to thank it for bring Ryou to him.

God: It is ova… this chapter anyways! Oh soooo fluffy…

Gandalf: Gah, the whole thing…

God: Yesh! The fullf! Bow down to it! Anyways, on we must go!

Gandalf: If you're having girl problems I feel bad for you son…

Grim Reaper: Cause I got ninety nine problems but a bitch ain't one!

God: -blink- Anyways… RR time..

Snow-shadow-wolf: I don't really like dogs actually… -shrug- Not really my thing. I like kitties! Yesh! Besides, I have dog… and he's mean, and old… Anyways, hope you liked the chappie!

Uory's Lover: I finished the chappie, ya happy now? Christ o mighty! Heh, anyways, it's nice and fluffy! Yesh! No don't go insane and don't cry! I already have enough insane-ies on my hands… -glares at the muses- I hope that wasn't too bad a cliffy for ya! And refrain from apple juice threats… please and thank you. Apple juice… -cringe-

Evil Chibi Marik: -bonks your head with a book- Hullo ECM! Where is my update huh cracker? It's been a freaken month and still no 'Shatter Rose' update? What is that about? Huh, huh, huh?!? Does Gandalf need to come teach you a lesson? Doeshedoeshedoeshedoeshe? Huh? -cough- Anyways, more writer's block? -shakes- Please say it'll go away soooonnnnn! Please! Yesh, Bakura could feed him big hunks o' watermelon and lick strawberry syrup of Ryou's puurrrttyyy body! I bet Nanashi and Kharue do it, ne? -evil cackle- Well, have a sexy day and do the twist!

Koumori Wolf: Wow, all the others you ever read? Aw, yay! I'm so glad! -does the African ecstatic dance- You like it, you really do! -cheers- Glad you liked the last chapter! Yesh!

Ceribi Motou: Shadow realm huh? Hey, it's better than apple juice threats! Glad you like the story! Yay! And don't worry, update I have and shall!

December jewel: Oi! Yes, "Mayberry" is a Rascal Flatts song, and a very good one! It's supposed to be a place, but I always thought it'd make a cool girl person name! Continue soon I shall!

Kyoko-san: Erm, Mayberry, well… she is just Mayberry… she's not exactly good, but not really bad either, mixture of both I guess! Heh, you like that word… Mojo? Heheh! Yesh! I dun like dogs all that much, but I still want a golden retriever! Aw, did the invisible rock hurt you? -hands band-aid and snickers- Besides you can't kill Bakura, then who will Ryou make sweet, sweet love to if he's gone? -all fingers point to Malik-

Malik: EEP! -hides in a closet-

Anyways, glad you like!

Silver Mist4: Well, it's taken me a while, but now I have updated! Yes, and I hope you liked it! Glad you like the ficcy!

Sarah Harvey: Wow it's your birthday on the 21st? Happy almost birhday then! -plays 'Happy Birthday' song on the trumpet, screwing up horridly-

Gandalf: -covers eyes- My eaarrrrrsssss!

Ryou: -blush- We aren't that cute…

Bakura: Heheh… we will be soon -whispers naughty things in Ryou's ear-

Ryou: Eep! -is horridly red-

God: Anyways, Muah, Glad you like the story! Keep being scandalous, yes!

Rach-Chan: Heheh.. You think Bakura's a wimp? He finally asked him out though! So, his wimpiness is withdrawn! Yesh! They did kiss and hug! Loads of fluff, this chapter, I tell ya…

DreamingChild: Yesh, Bakura wubs him and will neva let him gooo! But now they kissed many times, and will make love happily! -dies thinking dirteh thoughts-

Shadadphilaro: Wowie, I'm glad you like it! -pets- Yes, you like it, really scandalous! Hope you keep reading!

Anthysama: Oi, glad you like! Yes, you probably should've done your school work stuff instead… school first, then play… Wow am I ever glad it's Summer… Hope you liked this chappie, yesh!

Citcat-chan: Yesh, a perteh puppy! Glad you liked the last chapter, sorry it took so long for this one!

Insanity Bound: Heheh… you freakin rock and roll too! You superb, tubular kids you! Yesh! Glad you liked the last chapter! And yay, I getta be sour cream and onion… only… I hope I don't eat myself… Welp, I hope you and Jay have a wonderful day! I'm so full of rhymes! Wooot!

Bakuras-hell: Yes, they did kiss and it was bootylicious! Vereh much sooo! Have a yippy skippy day!

NiGhTTrIkKu: Believable? I guess it could be.. -ponders- Anyway glad you think it's one of the best you've ever read! -dances- Hope you like this chapter too! -waves-

Brandi: Yes he ran away, but now they are together forever! Yay! Glad you liked and here's your update!

vvDemonvv: RxB is my favorite coupling too, so cute! Yay, it's on your favorites, oh yeah, I'm good! -gloats, dancing- Anyways, hope you keep reading!

Saffron-Starlight: Glad you like!

Shinigami: Very brave of Ry indeed!

Seto: -evil smirk- How much are you willing to pay?

God: -shifty eyes- Don't make Seto do that for money when he'll do it for free!

Seto: -snickers- I'll sing it out of love for my dear friend… -hums to 'denial'-

Schizy: Keep up the good work I shalt! RxB is my favorite coupling too! Glad you liked Seto's cute little song, and the story in general!

Icefire3: Glad you love the story and keep writing I shall!

Soy Sauce: Hey, we could be related cause I'm a steak and you go on me!

Gandalf: -major sweatdrop-

God: Well some people like some sauce on pork steaks… Amy Lee rules, yesh! Are Yami and Yugi your brother-in-law and husband or Ryou and Bakura? -scratches head- Write more I shalt!

Lady Yami Bakura: Erm… well, Ryou's mom is mean? Oh heck, yeah, everyone comes from nice homes! I'm glad you like it though! An original story huh? Yes, Ryou and Bakura could be Colby and Jack! Cheese names, oh yesh! Seto could be cheddar! -cough- anyways, keep up the great work I shalt do! Have one snazzy day!

Amy Hirosaki: They twirl! Like twizlers! No, see they did kiss and hug and cuddle! Aw, fluff! -dies- Hope you liked!

Fowlet: Erm, it reminded you of a guy who came out of the closet? Strangeness… But yay, I am the new member! Yesh! Hot, hot, hot! That reminds me of a song! 'It's getting hot in hurr'! Marik and Malikness is coming verrryyy shortly, just hold those horses! Love you too man!

Kawaii Chibi Kitty Angel: Aw! -pets- I'm sorry Kitty! But at least this chapter has fluff! Oodles, and oodles…

Grim Reaper: -glomp- I love you Kitty!

Yugi-obsessed: Yes, he ran so fast Bakura didn't have time to pounce him! But they really kissed now, orange you glad? Glad you liked last chapter, and hope you like this one too!

AmenOsirius: Really, the best? -tackles- Aw, that's so nice! Yay! Your no. 1 fav?!? -screams- HOW COOOOOLLLL!

Sauruman: -head scratch- Ugh, why? -rolls eyes-

God: Anyways, I'm so ecstatic you like it that much you cool cat you! Woot! Hope you like this chapter!

Kiromoto-san: Write more I shall! Never fear! Oh and it was just to aggravate you, aggravating is fun!

Chibi Nazumi: Two whole weeks with no internet? Oh dude, I would like scream and cry forever! I don't know what I'd do without Mr. C! -huggles computer- Anyways, nope, he didn't screw up, they made out! Yay!

Sailor InuYasha: Glad you like my dear! And update soon I shall!

Vixinkitsune: Erm… honey, I updated like six days before the chapter you read previously… I'd never wait a month to update! Then the readers cry because it takes to long! Anyways, I hope you liked this chapter!

Ashuri chan: Yes, everyone seems to hate Ry's mom, with good reasoning to I guess! Glad you like the story and here's your update!

Alana-star/Sugarcat: -poke- Oh my me! My bestest buddy is a Sugar Kat also, she goes by Sugar-Kat! Gah! Twins… sorta… And Leo, we are all the author/ess of the story! Gandalf, Greebo, Grim, and Scarletta are God's muses, oh yesh!

Lavender Insanity: -takes sticker and puts it on her head- She used to stick stickers on your head? Weird… Creampuff ferry? Where?!? Yay, more pixie sticks! Thanks kidd-o! Glad you like the story, and Daisuke don't gag her too hard!

Akiko-saulii: Congratulations on the new baby! -cough- What? Uh, dude, you are as good of a writer as me, if not better! Though… you do need to update! -poke- So get to it!

Grim: -hugs Akiko- I feel sooo luffed, I have a friend!

God: -sweatsdrop- Er, yeah… have a sexy day!

Jessica Jepson: Add more I shall! Don't you diddle your fiddle! What ever that means… keep rocking!

Gandalf: Yes, and now thou art done. HOPE YOU LIKED THE CHAPPY!

God: Yes and thanks again for the wonderful reviews! How we love them so…

Greebo: A kiss for anyone who reviews again!

Gandalf: Yes, and later days!

God: -waves- Buhh-byee!